Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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First Baptist Church of Hohenwald is having their 2nd Annual Blue Christmas Service on Wednesday, December 13th at 6:30 p.m. and the community is invited to attend. This special service is for those in our community who are hurting from losses -- they may have lost loved ones, jobs, relationships, or are taking care of homebound loved ones, etc. We know the holidays are sometimes difficult times for those who are grieving losses & we want to let them know that we are praying for & supporting...
No one wants to hear that they have lung cancer, but if you are a current or former smoker, an early diagnosis can be the difference between life and death. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death around the world, due in part because it’s often not diagnosed until the cancer is in advanced stages, when treatment options are limited. The best way to detect lung cancer early is with a low-dose computed technology (CT) scan. “CT lung screenings are our best tool for diagnosing lung cancer in its earliest stages, which is cru...
Calligraphy, the ancient art of beautiful writing, originates from the Greek words “Kallos” and “Graphe.” It resides not only in the elegance of its decorative strokes but also in the wide array of pens and tools that artists can explore to bring their unique style to life. One of the essential tools in calligraphy is the nib pen. Nib pens come in various shapes and sizes, enabling artists to experiment with different line thicknesses and styles. For example, the pointed nib is perfect for creating intricate details, while the broad-edged nib p...
Last week, Governor Bill Lee announced the Education Freedom Scholarship Act of 2024, his administration’s legislative proposal to establish statewide universal school choice. The legislation aims to provide every Tennessee parent with the opportunity to choose the right education for their child, while prioritizing families with the greatest need. While the details of the legislation, including its financial impact, will be carefully vetted in the upcoming legislative session, I do support t...
The Tennessee Departments of Health, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Safety & Homeland Security, and the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) are partnering on a public health and safety campaign, “DON’T LET ALCOHOL RUIN THE HOLIDAYS,” to educate Tennesseans about the dangers of excessive alcohol use and promote safe alcohol practices. Alcohol remains the most commonly abused substance in Tennessee. Alcohol misuse contributes to more than 200 health conditions and more than 70,000 alcohol-related ER visits in Tenne...
Big Game Hunting!!...
The Glitzy Adorable Dames of Hohenwald, a chapter of the Red Hats, enjoyed four fun filled days in Gatlinburg celebrating A Blast From the Past in the Smokies Christmas Party convention. They were joined by Red Hat chapters from all over the United States. The Ladies enjoyed entertainment by Ronnie McDowell and the ABBA tribute group...
Time to start looking at recipes! The annual Christmas Cookie Swap will be held December 14th at the Lewis County Public Library and Archives at 5:30 p.m. Bring in twelve to eighteen of your best/favorite cookies and the recipe to share. The baker voted as having the Best Cookie wins a glorious prize! The Library will have a judging panel this year, and they will be judging on overall appearance, taste, how the cookie makes them feel (nostalgic, homey, warm, full etc.). You may bring in more than one type of cookie if you choose. And please,...
Highland Corporation Charitable Foundation recently made a $1,000 donation to Friends of the Library to help expand and renovate Lewis County Public Library and Archives. The expansion project, "Building for the Future, Preserving the Past" will improve study and educational programming areas, enhance the preservation and access to county archive materials, and make technological upgrades throughout the original 50-year-old library and archives structure. With this faithful donation, the...
From now until exactly noon on Saturday, December 9th, the Friends of the Library is hosting its 4th Annual On-line Silent Auction to benefit the Lewis County Public Library. Friends president Kelly Medford is very hopeful stating, “Our members have really collected and donated some wonderful things this year!” With more than 30 businesses from four counties contributing, and generous donations from library supporters, there are over 100 items and services up for bid at this year’s auction. “We have Broadway show tickets, bed and breakfa...
Well it is a cloudy and windy morning here in our little valley, it is not really cold and we did have some fog earlier but now it is moving out and clearing up. The cats were here early this morning and ready for their breakfast, now they have gone off to find a nice place to take a catnap. I am enjoying my coffee and I have my Christmas music on, there are several channels on TV now that are playing Christmas music all day. I also of course already have my Christmas trees up and the lights on. I love early mornings and of course I love this...
The days and nights will be cooler for the next week or so but we are getting into the winter type of weather and I guess we will learn to live with it for the weather is one thing we cannot do anything to change. The days according to the weather people will be in the upper forties and low fifties but the nights will be in the low thirties and even maybe below. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Kasey Baker, Jerry Barber, Joyce Barnes, Colene Beasley, Lynn Brown, Linda Butler, Sara...
December 3, 1953 Construction began on a new mercury vapor street lighting system in the business section of Hohenwald and on portions of Park Avenue and Main Street. Fixtures replaced in the business section would be relocated to business section alleys. P.H. Tidwell, MLEC manager, stated that when completed, the system would be “one of the most modern of any small town in this vicinity.” The Herald reported that work on the industrial factory building was “well underway” with foundat...
We have some good pictures of our LCMS Lady Panthers!!...
November character trait award for Gratitude...
Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) My name is Kaylie Bowen. I am married to Blake Bowen and bonus mama to my sweet Blaine Bowen. I started an at-home bakery recently that has quickly evolved into a storefront here in town. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) I grew up right here in Hohenwald. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) All of my favorite memories are when my family is together. No matter how old I get or where I am in life, as long as I have my family,...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case number 2023-PR-52 in the matter of the estate of Parish Joseph Phelps, deceased. Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of November, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect of the estate of Parish Joseph Phelps, who died on 9/12/2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Lewis County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates...
A PLACE TO BELONG A Place To Belong has started virtual meetings. The next virtual meeting will be Thursday December 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. This is a Mental Health Suport Group. The group can be found on Facebook. The Zoom Link will be posted for every meeting. RTC-RECOVERY THROUGH CHRIST RTC meets every Sunday at 6 p.m at the Blondy Church Office Building at 529 Swan Ave. SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES Senior Health and Fitness classes with Ann Mobley are scheduled to be held every Wednesday at 9:30...
These days, you can most likely find Billy K. working in his year, throwin' a line in the lake, or teein' up on the golf course. But if anyone has worked to "deserve" their place on the boat, it's this guy: Bill Kenneth Edwards, lovingly known as Billy K. Billy K. was born in 1935 in Hickman County, Tennessee, but his family moved and called Lewis County home just a year later. After graduating from LCHS in 1953, he went straight into the United States Navy where he served three years. "I can't...
Once again it's that time of year that we all gather with friends and family to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and it truly is "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year." So, let's all remember why we celebrate this holiday and why it should always be a celebration of Love, Peace, and Goodwill to all. This year we also celebrate seventy years of our very own hometown Christmas Parade and year number nine of Christmas in Hohenwald! As we have done in the past, the Christmas...
Students attending Lewis County High School in the fall of 2025 will be excited to learn they'll be able to do so in a brand new building! The Lewis County School board met at the Lewis County Court House in a special called meeting this evening, November 20, 2023, to discuss the details of and approve to accept the bid of construction on the new high school. Lewis County Schools held a public bid opening on November 3, 2023 regarding the construction of the new High School. Bids were submitted...
approved by Lewis County voters in August of 2022. NO NEW TAXES WILL EVER BE APPROVED TO MAKE THIS PAYMENT. Mayor Jonah Keltner commended the tax payers, school board, Director McAbee, and everyone who came before and saved in such a way that this could be accomplished. There will be a ground breaking held on January 8th, with a build completion date of July 27, 2025....
Also, remember that the last night of Christmas in Hohenwald (December 16th) brings you Jingle Jeeps and Yuletide ATVs at 7:00 P.M. followed by the FREE Joy To The World Fireworks! In the middle of all these festivities, on December 14th, 11:00 P.M. at the Senior Citizens Center, the Hohenwald Police Department will be providing Christmas Lunch and Christmas gifts to our Senior Citizens with another version of their very own Blue Christmas. Come for one night, a weekend, or all four nights of Christmas in Hohenwald. It’s FUN, It’s FESTIVE, and...
The Lewis County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lewis County Board of Education board meeting room located at 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald, Tn. Board members present were Vice Chair Paula Dyer, Matthew Adkins, Glenda Atkinson, Derek Cotham, Cassie Couch, Jackie Holt, Cody Mitchell, and Sallie Pollock. Chair Lindsey Himes joined the meeting via Facebook. A workshop was held at 5:30 p.m. prior to the regular scheduled meeting. During the workshop newly appointed board member,...
State Sens. Joey Hensley and Page Walley see abandoning federal funding for county schools as unlikely. While Hensley would rather go without federal funding if possible, Walley says doing so would be imprudent. The idea was examined this month by a Joint Working Group on Federal Education Funding to see if Tennessee can fund schools without federal money. That way, according to House Speaker Cameron Sexton, public schools in Tennessee could avoid “strings,” federal requirements that might lead to other regulations or restrictions. “I don’t...
